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Tim Jolly

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S2 · E42
Yesterday · 55 min
Miami Little Theatre
In this episode, Tim sits down with the president of Miami Little Theatre, Pamela Catt. Being the 3rd oldest community theatre in the state, MLT has been going strong since 1959, and Pamela has been the president for 25 of those years. They produce shows in the glamorous Coleman Theater, one of those most beautiful venues in the state. Pamela has been involved with theatre most of her life, involved with MLT for 27 years and has directed over 150 productions. If you are up for a road trip, this theatre will not disappoint. https://www.facebook.com/miamilittletheatre https://miamilittletheatre.com/ We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E41
November 6 · 1 hr 11 min
Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre Company
In this episode, Tim sits down with two artistic individuals who are leading a cultural explosion through the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre Company, Elise Bear and Anevay Greenwood. They are working to expand the theatre company to a vision of culture, identity, history and a place of contemporary Native American voices across our state. They are hungry to open new stages for existing and developing indigenous artists to bring their visions and voices to new audiences. https://www.facebook.com/OKIndigenousTC https://www.instagram.com/okindigenoustc/ https://www.okindigenoustheatre.org/ https://linktr.ee/okindigenous We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E40
October 30 · 42 min
Savannah Dillard
In this episode, Tim sits down with the Oklahoma City actor and stage manager, Savannah Dillard. Originally from southwestern Missouri, Savannah has worked with numerous theaters around Oklahoma, including 3rd Act, Storyteller Theatre, Carpenter Square, Little Shop of Productions, Theatre Crude and Rainy Day Artistic Collective. From Shakespeare to murder mysteries, she is a collaborative force in the Oklahoma theatre scene. https://www.facebook.com/savannah.dillard.545 https://www.instagram.com/savannahfdillard/ We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E39
October 23 · 1 hr 12 min
Joe DiBello
In this episode, Tim sits down with the Oklahoma City actor and director, Joe DiBello. A 34-year veteran of the theatre arts, Joe has a degree in theatre from UCO and credits from all over OKC and south all the way to Ardmore. He even took a stint in NYC, but felt Oklahoma calling him back, which is when he met his wife and they started a family. He is an honest and passionate performer, and one that still has a very bright future ahead. https://www.facebook.com/joe.dibello.3950 https://www.instagram.com/darthdibello/ We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E38
October 16 · 52 min
Easton Wicks
In this episode, Tim sits down with Easton Wicks, a young man who has been involved with theatre almost as long as he has been alive. He has numerous stage roles under his belt. He is a five-time attendee of the Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Bootcamp, a winner of the Discovery Award, and a new freshman at the University of Michigan. His future is brighter than I think even he knows. https://www.instagram.com/easton_wicks/ We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E37
October 9 · 1 hr 10 min
Guy Mitchell - Del City High School Theatre
In this episode, Tim sits down with the director of the Del City HIgh School Theatre program, Guy Mitchell. Guy has been all over central Oklahoma perfecting his craft, and now he pours his wisdom into the next generation of theatre wizards. He has created a program for students of all walks of life to reach higher with the idea that there is no such thing as "high school" theatre, just legitimate theatre made by students. He is also the Stage Director of Oklahoma Thespians, a division of the International Thespian Society. https://www.facebook.com/guy.mitchell.752 https://www.facebook.com/DelCityHighSchoolTheatreArts We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E36
October 2 · 52 min
Stacy Smith - Wagoner Children's Theatre
In this episode, Tim sits down with the Director and Board President of Wagoner Children's Theatre, a program created to offer access to theatre arts for families that cannot afford to drive to the city in eastern Oklahoma. The program has grown to more than 60 across Wagoner County, and is 100% free for its participants. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573505930090 wagonerchildrenstheater@gmail.com We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E35
September 25 · 1 hr 1 min
Collin Andrulonis
In this episode, Tim sits down with the head of theatre/communication education at the University of Central Oklahoma, Collin Andrulonis. He is a national award-winning teacher and director who has built a premier middle school program in New York City, earned multiple awards for the American College Theatre Festival, and developed some of the brightest new educators in theatre today. This interview is a journey of passion and desire to make sure that theatre in Oklahoma continues for generations to come. https://www3.uco.edu/centraldirectory/profiles/584006 https://www.facebook.com/collin.andrulonis We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E34
September 18 · 59 min
Ben Thomas
In this episode, Tim sits down with a talented up and coming actor in OKC, Ben Thomas. Only four years out of high school and people are already starting to take notice of his talent, charisma, and stage presence. After taking a break and entering community theatre in 2024, he has tackled 9 stage roles in just two short years. He is versatile, driven, and ready to make waves. Look out, Oklahoma! This is one you're going to want to watch! https://www.facebook.com/ben.bryant.395017 We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E33
September 11 · 1 hr 5 min
Lindsay Seaman & Scorpius Breach
In this episode, Tim sits down with a young director sinking her teeth into an original piece for the upcoming Theatre Crude Fringe Festival, Lindsay Seaman. With a roller coaster ride of a path to the local theatre scene, she has stepped in with both feet and grasped every opportunity she could get her hands on, from film to radio to stage, and just about every position she could. We talk about what got her here, what this new project, Scorpius Breach, is all about, and where her momentum is going to take her next. https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.robinson.54 https://www.facebook.com/events/1080685977627095/1080685980960428 theatrecrude.org We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E32
September 7 · 56 min
Collage Cabaret
In this episode, Tim sits down with the founders a new multi-discipline arts event in OKC, the Collage Cabaret. Both relative newcomers to the Oklahoma theatre scene, the developed roots quickly and are now completely invested in the culture and arts the state has to offer. At the same time, they are aware of the challenges and obstacles that face artists today, and they wanted to give local talent a way to do whatever they wanted to do for one night. Thus the cabaret was born, and has, within only a few short months, turned into a major gala project for everyone involved. https://sites.google.com/view/collage-cabaret/home https://www.instagram.com/collagecabaret https://rodeocinema.org/events/collagecabaret/ https://youtu.be/ez-jckU4yAA?si=yCjTsUFXZQE3r9li https://linktr.ee/CollageCabaret We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E31
September 4 · 1 hr 6 min
Adam & Jenny Brand/Theatre Crude
In this episode, Tim sits down with the founders and directors of OKC's Theatre Crude Fringe Festival, Adam & Jenny Brand. The Brands are returning with a new line up for 2026, and we get to find out what's been going on over the past year, as well as what they have in store for everyone at this year's festival. https://www.facebook.com/theatrecrude theatrecrude.org We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E30
August 28 · 50 min
Kelsey Fisher-Waits
In this episode, Tim sits down with a teacher in the Theatre Arts Department at the University of Central Oklahoma, Kelsey Fisher-Waits. Having graduated with a BFA from UCO, she headed south to get an MFA from Texas Tech. After teaching in Illinois and working with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, she returned home to UCO 2023. Now, she works to mold the next generation of performers and educators, while continuing to act, direct, and serve as a dialect coach across Oklahoma City. https://www.facebook.com/kelsey.d.fisher.1 https://www.facebook.com/uco.theatrearts https://www.uco.edu/cfad/academics/theatre-arts We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E29
August 21 · 1 hr 7 min
Cristela Carrizales
In this episode, Tim sits down with the former Artistic Director of OKC Improv, founder of The City Cabaret, and create of Begin Again Badge, Cristal Carrizales. She is an actress, singer, comedian, storyteller, keynote speaker, and facilitator who has worked all over OKC. She has mastered the art of funneling pain into humor, and helps to teach others how to start again. She talks about rising through her pain and addiction to help others through her mess. This one will get you by the heart strings. https://www.facebook.com/cristelac https://www.instagram.com/jusumgirl https://www.instagram.com/beginagainbadge jusumgirl@gmail.com We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E28
August 14 · 1 hr 15 min
Meagan Mulgrew
In this episode, Tim sits down with the co-founder and Executive Artistic Director of RiffRaff in Tulsa. She's a multi-faceted individual who traveled around as a military kid before landing in Oklahoma. Since then she's been building something centered around ensemble-based, experimental, and transformative theatre. She recently won a critic's choice award for her direction of Fun Home, and is looking to take on more. Get ready Oklahoma, because this one has some spunk! https://www.facebook.com/meagan.mulgrew https://www.facebook.com/riffrafftulsa https://www.riffrafftulsa.org/ hello@riffrafftulsa.org We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E27
August 7 · 1 hr 11 min
Jerrod Kopp
In this episode, Tim sits down with the founder and president of Home of the Brave Productions, Jarrod Kopp. The former Executive Director of one of the most prominent theatre organizations in Oklahoma, Jarrod decided to take a step away from theatre after decades of dedication. In that time, he felt his heart being pulled in a direction of telling stories from history that help to tell the story of the present, and that's how Home of the Brave Productions was born. Now, he is working to unite multiple theatre companies from across Tulsa's vibrant arts community into one extraordinary venture of bringing awareness to the socio-political landscape of our country through plays that were written in our past, both here in America and from around the world. It is a story of passion, exploration, and desire to open the eyes and hearts of Oklahomans in hopes to make our future brighter. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586346482081 www.howthef.org howthef.beehiiv.com homeofthebraveproductionsco@gmail.com (918) 960-0127 We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E26
July 31 · 55 min
Jennifer Baker - Sooner Theatre
In this episode, Tim sits down with the Executive Director of the Sooner Theatre in Norman, Jennifer Baker. Celebrating 23 years at the head of this historic theatre, she is a professional actress, choreographer, director, educator, and cultural leader. She received the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Arts in Education and was an honorable mention for the Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. She's performed as Laurey in Oklahoma! at Discovery Land, choreographed national commercials, theme parks and major events. This story is all about this powerhouse of creativity, education and community. https://www.facebook.com/jenniferheavnerbaker https://www.facebook.com/SoonerTheatreNorman soonertheatre.org tickets@soonertheatre.com (405) 321-9600 We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E25
July 24 · 1 hr 27 min
Rodney Brazil
In this episode, Tim sits down with performer extraordinaire, Rodney Brazil. Rodney is an Oklahoma City–based actor, playwright, and fringe creator whose work spans regional theatre, Off‑Off Broadway, and the wonderfully chaotic world of Theatre Crude. Known for his bold storytelling, sharp humor, and fearless creativity, Rodney brings a unique blend of heart, satire, and theatrical mischief to every project he touches. https://www.facebook.com/rodneybrazil https://www.facebook.com/presley.tweed.69 We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E24
July 17 · 1 hr 6 min
Spotlight Playhouse - Angel Willis
In this episode, Tim sits down with the founder and president of Spotlight Playhouse, Angel Willis. Out of the southern plains of Oklahoma comes a new start-up theatrical venture that is catching on like an Oklahoma wildfire. From an unexpected beginning to stirring up the landscape, Angel is creating something interesting, an organization that is safe, creative, and without boundaries. We sit down to talk about her journey and the start of Spotlight, and where she thinks it's going. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565781263982 spotlightplayhouse3@gmail.com (580) 222-9506 We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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S2 · E23
July 10 · 1 hr 16 min
Red Carpet Community Theatre
In this episode, Tim sits down with Red Carpet Community Theatre Board President, Christy Russell Dobbs, and Secretary, Ashley Underwood, in the lobby of the theater...and during a workday, no less. You may hear the sound of work in the background, but that's okay, because that's community theatre. The ladies dish on their respective journeys and their experiences in Oklahoma community theatre, and what it's like to navigate the arts atmosphere outside of the big city. Get ready for a romp through grit and determination, all wrapped up with an artistic bow. https://www.facebook.com/rcct.org PO Box 852 422 N Jefferson Ave., Elk City, OK 73644 www.rcct.org rcct422@gmail.com (580) 225-5461 We hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen. If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStage You can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcast Thank you for your support!
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